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Even when the criminal is guilty, the innocent often pay a high price also

While he could charm the paint off a picket fence when it served, he took a more pugilistic approach with authorities. He rarely asked for forgiveness for shooting a photo, let alone permission.

Allen and Doris Fullwood received many accolades from the community upon being awarded the Order of the Long Leaf Pine in 2022, including from Caroline Avery, who nominated them for

A man who fled a traffic stop Monday night is wanted by the Morganton Department of Public Safety.

While the state of North Carolina is a well-recognized leader in research and development, the output does not measure up to the state’s size, according to a Western Carolina University

Three years ago Governor Oliver Max Gardner gave North Carolina the "live-at-home" movement. Last week the North Carolina Press Association gave Governor Gardner a "live-at-home"…

A suspect who reportedly led police on a chase was being sought by authorities in Burke County. According to the Morganton Department of Public Safety, on Monda

Wounded suspect attempts hospital escape (Monday, Feb. 25, 1974)

Officers say a subsequent search of the vehicle also allegedly revealed a Schedule IV controlled substance and "a sizable amount" of cash.